Back in the covid days we would have been ordering basically everything right now (appliances, bathtubs, light fixtures, AC unit, etc).All that being said, your best bet is to link up with a general contractor in your market and have this discussion with them.

Upgrading the existing features, such as paint, flooring, fixtures, or appliances, can also attract tenants and increase the property's appeal without incurring significant expenses.Ultimately, conducting a thorough analysis of the costs, potential rent increase, and expected ROI will help you make an informed decision that aligns with your investment goals.Best of luck with your rehab project!

Make a list of 10 people and go have lunch or a cup of coffee with.

Paint, carpet, flooring, even bath and kitchen fixtures are easy to price out.

I will have the keys in my hands on April 1st, spend less than 8k and have it rented by the end of april for 1357month via Section 8.I think this is a good deal, but it took me 4 months to find it..Last place took 7 months at the sheriff sales, but they cash flow, need little work and I am in and out..Point is...Take your time..It isn't how many properties you own, but what and where you own them..You also want them to cash flow.I deal only with Section 8, because they direct deposite to my account..I am not in the business of chasing rent..I explain to them that I own the property, not them, and they WILL TREAT IT fairly..I prefer single mothers with children who are on disability..I never have to hear that they lost thier job, because they will never have one..I let them know I stop over once a month to check the heater(my excuse to check on them) and it works well..Another angle I have come up with is that I buy NICE places and make the people on Section 8 feel proud as to where they live, and it seems to pay off..My one tenant drives me nut, because she is always calling me asking to hang new fixtures on her sink, or the 4 foot by 6 foot stained glass picture above her fireplace, or the fancy $400 lite she bought for the hallway...I don't know how these people have such nice things, but no job..I don't ask..All I know is they treat me well, and I would rather her call me to be her interior decorator than to hear that she is trashing the place..

Remember all the extras: insulation, windows, fixtures, doors, etc.

And I also want to make sure the new fixtures are connected properly.

Invite them out for a cup of coffee at a local coffee spot for a casual to chat.

We're experienced DIY'ers when it comes to things like paint, laminate flooring and installing fixtures/appliances and want to put more 203k funds toward things we only feel comfortable with professionals doing. 

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